About the Role
Job Title: Trainee AccountantLocation: Wimbledon Package: £30,300 per annum, full apprentice study package, standard holiday, and moreWorking Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pmA fantastic opportunity has arisen within a top 100 UK Accountancy Practice for a Trainee Accountant. This practice are highly experienced and have developed an excellent reputation within the local area. They are trusted in developing and progressing traineesThis position supplies a level 7 apprenticeship agreement to study for either ACA or ACCA. In addition to this you will be receiving a broad range of practical experience, with close mentorship, and early opportunities to progress. If you are a recent graduate or aspiring accountant, this is the role for youTrainee Accountant Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop a strong understanding of accounting standards and practices through formal training and hands-on experiencePlan and organise assignments with guidance, monitoring progress to meet deadlines while contributing to audit and assurance work across multiple sectorsSupport accounting and tax functions, including preparation of management accounts, VAT returns, statutory accounts, corporation tax advice, and self-assessment returnsBenefit from clear career progression opportunities, with pathways to managerial and senior roles based on performance and strengthsUndertake a Level 7 apprenticeship studying towards ACA or ACCA qualifications (with optional CTA joint qualification), supported by a full study package and structured training pathwayGain broad practical experience with early client exposure, supported by mentoring and active development from senior leadership, encouraging responsibility from the outsetTrainee Accountant Job RequirementsExpected to have a minimum of 136 UCAS PointsExpected to have an Upper Second-Class Honours Degree or above (this doesn't have to be within accountancy)A minimum of grade 6 at GCSE Maths and EnglishMust have strong IT skills, including proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office PackagesMust have strong work ethic, be a team player, well organised, professional, presentable, personable, detail oriented, and have a great desire to learnTrainee Accountant Salary & BenefitsStarting salary of £30,300Full support for a level 7 apprenticeship with ACA or ACCA20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by one day a year up to 25 days Standard pension contributions, and sick paySubsidised gym membershipCycle to work schemeChildcare vouchersRegular social eventsHybrid working is offered outside of being a traineeBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.